technical difficulties
plural noun
: technical problems : problems with equipment
This television station is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
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The broadcast is experiencing technical difficulties.
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The hearing went on for about two and a half hours, delayed at times by technical difficulties.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
There was an announcement about technical difficulties.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Our show is produced by Manny Fidel and Josh Billinson, who both had to put in some extra reps this week because of our technical difficulties.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The hearing went on for about two and a half hours, delayed at times by technical difficulties.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
There was an announcement about technical difficulties.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Our show is produced by Manny Fidel and Josh Billinson, who both had to put in some extra reps this week because of our technical difficulties.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for technical difficulties
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“Technical difficulties.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technical%20difficulties. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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